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How to prep your iPhone for unexpected medical emergencies

A weather radio, portable power station, fire extinguishers, and duct tape on sale for Black Friday

Build an affordable home emergency kit with these early Cyber Monday deals

By Stan Horaczek

How to reset your Instagram algorithm so it’s not as terrible

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How to securely wipe an old hard drive

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The best electric garage heaters for 2025

By John Alexander

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Save over $200 on the 3-D printer our reviewer recommends to model more and spend less

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Everything you can do to declutter Windows

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Just joined Bluesky? How to get started and the features you should explore.

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Windows has a hidden tool that makes installing apps much quicker

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The hidden Mac tool for converting annoying HEIC images

How to leave Twitter for Bluesky

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The best cloud storage for photos in 2025

By Abby Ferguson

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Why your computer screen hurts your eyes (and how to help)

By John Alexander

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It’s time to declutter your messy macOS

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Goodbye Google? How to use ChatGPT’s new web search.

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How to remember your favorite places using Apple Maps

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How to take screenshots (and scrolling screenshots) of webpages

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How to use the emergency satellite features on Google Pixel and iPhone

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How to use Rufus AI to shop smarter on Amazon

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How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

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You need to clean your microwave more often. Here’s how.

By Debbie Wolfe

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The best STEM toys for kids of all ages

Stop using Arial: How to change the default fonts in Google Docs

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Meet the engineer who crafted a genius animatronic ‘Ratatouille’ Halloween costume

How to use Gemini AI to ask questions about your Gmail inbox

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How to revamp your lawn’s reputation with bulbs

By Debbie Wolfe

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eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up

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How to squirrel-proof your pumpkins

By Debbie Wolfe

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This 204-piece DeWalt Mechanics Tool Kit is the best Amazon Prime Day tool deal we’ve seen so far

By Stan Horaczek

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How to use Google Maps Timeline to revisit past trips

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The best drones for kids

By Adam Douglas

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The best robot kits for kids

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ChatGPT remembers things about you now. But you can switch its memory off.

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Stop iPhone apps from accessing all your contacts in iOS 18

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7 helpful iPhone features to use on your next vacation

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6 iOS 18 settings you might want to change ASAP

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How to plant a garden butterflies will love

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to mirror your iPhone on your Mac

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The best portable jump starters, tested and reviewed

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7 cool macOS 15 Sequoia tricks that you couldn’t do before

18 cool new iOS 18 features to try on your iPhone

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Struggling to find an in-network mental health provider? Here’s what you can do.

By Max Blau / ProPublica

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Use God Mode and Super God Mode to instantly make you a Windows power user

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Hate what Microsoft did with File Explorer? Try this alternative.

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Why you should consider a bidet

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to use the Matter smart home standard: The best way to get all your devices talking to one another

Best Snow Shovels for Seniors

The best snow shovels for seniors

By Brandon Russell

How to create custom AI chatbots in Google Gemini

Early warning systems save lives during disasters.

How to sign up for local emergency alerts before natural disasters strike

By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett / The Markup

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How to start pickling food

By Debbie Wolfe

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Google Tasks is the best Google tool you’re not using

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Old-school strategies for flying in the age of new technology

By Christopher Schaberg / The Conversation

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How to dry herbs at home (and why you should)

By Debbie Wolfe

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Freetube is the best way to watch YouTube

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How to get MS-DOS up and running on Windows or macOS

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How to spot when your hard drive will fail before it does

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The do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

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How to use Apple Maps on the web

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How to start growing herbs in your kitchen

By Debbie Wolfe

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Ditch your old blinds for cellular shades

By Lauren Leffer

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Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche)

By Kristin Shaw

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Flash carts are the ultimate retro gaming accessory

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How to figure out your gardening zone

By Debbie Wolfe

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How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu